Easy Ways to Veggie-Up Your Life
There’s a reason why we were always told to eat our vegetables.
It’s the best way to get the vitamins and minerals that our bodies need. And you’ll find most are low
in calories. Fresh, frozen, canned, and juiced all count. So eat up! Here are some simple ways to
add more to your day.
Ready-To-Go Greens, Reds, and More
Chop bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli and package
up. In a flash, you’ll have veg to enjoy with dip, tossed
in salads, or on their own.
Make It Quick
Add fresh vegetables to any meal in no time. Toss
green beans or broccoli into a bowl with water for a
quick steam in the microwave.
Soup’s On!
It’s a delicious way to get your vegetables! Look for
reduced or low-sodium ones at the grocery. Or try
making your own unique one like Watermelon Citrus
soup.
Frozen Fast Food
Color Your Salad
Remember, we feast with our eyes first. Add
radishes, red cabbage, and sugar snap peas for a
brighter, salad. Think out of the box – assemble a
Sweet and Sour Watermelon and Cucumber Salad.
On the Side
Don’t skip your veggies when dining out. If there’s
none or not enough with your main course, order
some on the side.
Be Adventurous
Leave your vegetable comfort zone. Taste one
you’ve never had before! Or use one in a new way.
Try Crabcakes and Watermelon. Yum!
Keep vegetables from the freezer aisle on hand. In
less than ten minutes, you can have beans, peas,
spinach, and corn to enjoy as a side dish or mixed
in with your main course.
Little Changes for a
Healthier, Happier You!
Think Rainbow Bright
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Select lots of different colored vegetables. Choose
red, orange, yellow, and dark green. Add turnip
greens, sweet potatoes, and juicy red watermelon
to your diet.
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Off-the-Shelf Veggies
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Look for low, reduced sodium, or no salt added
canned veggies. Keep high-protein kidney beans,
peas, and garbanzo beans at the ready.
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